Ololade Babatunde

Research Assistant | Software Engineer | AI/ML Specialist

Istanbul, TR.

About

Highly accomplished Software Engineer and Research Assistant with a strong academic background in Computer Science and Software Engineering, specializing in GPU computing, AI/ML, and real-time object detection. Proven ability to conduct advanced research, develop robust software solutions, and optimize complex systems, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and impactful projects. Eager to leverage expertise in high-performance computing and AI to drive innovation in challenging technical environments.

Work

PARS (Parallel Systems) Research Group, Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH)

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Research Assistant

Izmir, , Türkiye

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Summary

Served as a Research Assistant within the Parallel Systems Research Group, focusing on GPU performance optimization, reproducible research environments, and integrating deep learning tools for heterogeneous CPU-GPU systems.

Highlights

Conducted CUDA-based performance exploration and benchmarking on desktop-class discrete GPUs and embedded Jetson Nano devices, identifying key optimization opportunities.

Profiled kernels using Nsight Systems and Nsight Compute to analyze memory access patterns, occupancy, and execution bottlenecks, leading to targeted performance improvements.

Built Dockerized GPU environments to ensure reproducible experiments and remote access, significantly enhancing support for student and faculty research within the PARS group.

Integrated NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) teaching kits into benchmarking and educational pipelines, streamlining the development of heterogeneous CPU-GPU systems.

Prepared an internal technical report on memory-optimized GPU scheduling and performance modeling, contributing to advanced research documentation and knowledge dissemination.

EchoCCS

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Software Engineer (Contract)

Istanbul, , Türkiye

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Summary

Developed software solutions as a contract Software Engineer, contributing to project delivery and technical implementation for EchoCCS.

Highlights

Contributed to the development and implementation of software solutions, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionalities, enhancing overall system performance and user experience.

Applied best practices in software engineering to deliver high-quality code and maintain robust applications.

Haliç University

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Teaching Assistant, Programming I (Python)

Istanbul, , Türkiye

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Summary

Assisted in teaching core programming concepts to first-year engineering students, leading lab sessions, and providing individualized feedback to enhance learning outcomes.

Highlights

Assisted in teaching core programming concepts to first-year engineering students, covering variables, control flow, functions, data structures, and introductory algorithmic reasoning.

Led weekly lab sessions and office hours, guiding students through hands-on Python exercises and debugging practices, improving practical programming skills.

Supported the instructor in grading assignments, preparing teaching materials, and providing individualized feedback, significantly improving student understanding and performance.

Haliç University

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Research Assistant

Istanbul, , Türkiye

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Summary

Participated in a research project focused on developing and optimizing real-time object detection algorithms for NVIDIA GPU architectures, conducting literature reviews and gaining hands-on experience with relevant methodologies.

Highlights

Participated in the early stages of a research project focused on developing and optimizing real-time object detection algorithms for NVIDIA GPU architectures.

Conducted a comprehensive literature review on modern object detection models and state-of-the-art training pipelines, informing project direction.

Explored the NVIDIA TAO toolkit and planned strategies for model deployment, training optimization, and evaluation, contributing to project planning.

Gained hands-on experience with Python, Jupyter Notebook, linear/logistic regression, and deep learning methodologies relevant to computer vision, enhancing research capabilities.

Hajonsoft

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Software Engineer / Partner

Remote, ,

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Summary

Contributed as a Software Engineer and Partner, playing a key role in software development and strategic initiatives for Hajonsoft.

Highlights

Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment, for various projects.

Collaborated with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Developed and maintained robust software applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Qpien

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Fullstack Developer

Istanbul, , Türkiye

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Summary

Developed and maintained both front-end and back-end components as a Fullstack Developer, ensuring seamless application functionality and user experience.

Highlights

Developed and maintained full-stack web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.

Implemented new features and optimized existing ones, contributing to improved application performance and user satisfaction.

Collaborated with design and product teams to translate UI/UX wireframes into functional code.

Truparse

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Software Engineer Intern

Lagos, , Nigeria

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Summary

Gained foundational software engineering experience, contributing to development tasks and learning industry best practices.

Highlights

Assisted senior engineers in various software development tasks, gaining practical experience in coding and debugging.

Participated in code reviews and learned about software development methodologies and version control systems.

Contributed to the testing phase of applications, ensuring functionality and identifying areas for improvement.

Nacoss Development Team (Nigeria Association of Computing Students), University of Ibadan

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Web Development Facilitator

Ibadan, , Nigeria

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Summary

Spearheaded the growth of the Web Development community and authored the official Web Technologies curriculum for the University of Ibadan chapter of NACOSS.

Highlights

Spearheaded the growth of the Web Development community within the Computer Science department under the Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOSS), increasing engagement by an unspecified amount.

Designed and taught a structured curriculum covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for engineering students across multiple departments, enhancing their foundational web development skills.

Authored the official Web Technologies curriculum, which was subsequently adopted by the University of Ibadan chapter of NACOSS, establishing a standardized learning path.

Education

Haliç University

Istanbul, , Türkiye
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B.Sc. Software Engineering Grade: 3.39/4.00 (3.47/4.00 for courses taken at Halic University)

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, , Nigeria
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B.Sc. Computer Science (Transferred) Grade: 3.56/4.0 (3.63/4.0 for completed credits)

Awards

Top 2 Student

Software Engineering Department, Haliç University

Awarded for ranking among the top 2 students in the Software Engineering Department.

Dean's Roll of Honour

Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan

Recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2018/2019 session.

Dean's Roll of Honour

Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan

Recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2017/2018 session.

Publications

Human Anomalous Activity Detection System Based on Infrared Grid Sensor

Springer (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering)

Accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Computing (IC 2026), detailing a novel system for anomalous activity detection.

Collaborative Intelligence Databases (CID): Harnessing AI for Privacy-Preserving Multi-Source Data Management

Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances 24.3

Published research exploring the use of AI for privacy-preserving multi-source data management within Collaborative Intelligence Databases.

Resilient Dataflow Intelligence (RDI): A Proactive AI Framework for Anomaly Anticipation in Cloud Databases

Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances 24.3

Published research on a proactive AI framework designed for anomaly anticipation in cloud databases, enhancing system resilience.

Improving Assignment Submission in Higher Education through a Git-Enabled System: An Iterative Case Study

arXiv

Preprint detailing an iterative case study on enhancing assignment submission processes in higher education using a Git-enabled system.

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, CUDA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Tools & Technologies

Jupyter Notebook, Docker, Nsight Systems, Nsight Compute, NVIDIA TAO Toolkit, Jetson Nano, Git, GitHub.

Machine Learning & AI

Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Object Detection, Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, AI Frameworks, Anomaly Detection.

Software Development

Fullstack Development, Web Development, Software Engineering, Algorithm Design, System Optimization, Performance Benchmarking, Reproducible Research Environments, Curriculum Development.

Research & Analysis

Literature Review, Data Analysis, Performance Modeling, Project Planning, Technical Report Writing.

Projects

Gitversity (Academic Submission Platform)

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Summary

Designed a Git-based submission system for coursework and research, integrating commit analytics and automatic grading.

Scoutlage (University Scouting Platform)

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Summary

Built and launched a multi-domain web platform that helped over 200 students discover universities and scholarships. Managed end-to-end development, SEO, and marketing funnels across Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.